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iPod touch My predictions for the September 1st event
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I would not be surprised if Apple decided to give away one or more games for free!
I definitely want to buy the new ipod touch, how long does it take before we have the reviews and and everything? When do the start shipping to Australia?
OP, I would love to see an iPod touch like you have described it.
I am hoping for a retina display and FaceTime. Especially the latter would be awesome!!
I am hoping for a retina display and FaceTime. Especially the latter would be awesome!!i agree but not with:
1) iOS 4 for iPad- they always seed the upcoming update like a month before to developers. i think they will give us a preview and a date.
2) iTunes- they cant do cloud now if you have read articles on this site apple doesn't yet have the support from the music labels. they will probably say that its in the works and yada yada yada.
other than that i think you are spot on
1) iOS 4 for iPad- they always seed the upcoming update like a month before to developers. i think they will give us a preview and a date.
2) iTunes- they cant do cloud now if you have read articles on this site apple doesn't yet have the support from the music labels. they will probably say that its in the works and yada yada yada.
other than that i think you are spot on
My Prediction
The new devices will continue to be hugely hyped up until they are announced on the first.
On that day, Steve will announce something that half lives up to the expectations but doesn't really have everything we were all hoping for.
Following this, everyone will say that it's awful and pointless then when we finally have chance to get our hands on one, it will be another instant hit as you can guarantee it will be brilliant regardless of what it is or isn't.
Just like the iPad
The new devices will continue to be hugely hyped up until they are announced on the first.
On that day, Steve will announce something that half lives up to the expectations but doesn't really have everything we were all hoping for.
Following this, everyone will say that it's awful and pointless then when we finally have chance to get our hands on one, it will be another instant hit as you can guarantee it will be brilliant regardless of what it is or isn't.
Just like the iPad
The most anticipated feature of the touch for me is a rear camera. A retina would be really nice as well.
Agreed. I'm trying to not set my expectations too high. I'm just hoping for more storage space. Anything else will be gravy. I have a feeling that it will be as similar to the iPhone 4 as possible just without the ability to make phone calls.
It seems like the first few Touch's have been mirror images of the iPhone but again, without the ability to make phone calls.
I think the consensus is that we won't get more storage space. There's a chance, but not much of one. Sorry
my thoughts-
retina display
2 cameras, rear with same flash as iphone
gyro (not the sandwich)
512 ram
same capacity
aluminum back similar to ipad (liquidmetal anyone??)
iOS 4.1 with gamecenter
itunes 10 with cloud streaming coming later this year
iPad iOS 4 announced, coming later this year
229, 299, 399 prices
oh and steve jobs will wear a black turtleneck, jeans, and white sneakers.
retina display
2 cameras, rear with same flash as iphone
gyro (not the sandwich)
512 ram
same capacity
aluminum back similar to ipad (liquidmetal anyone??)
iOS 4.1 with gamecenter
itunes 10 with cloud streaming coming later this year
iPad iOS 4 announced, coming later this year
229, 299, 399 prices
oh and steve jobs will wear a black turtleneck, jeans, and white sneakers.
^ This.
Although I think Apple will do the same thing as last year, in terms of device pricing: $199 for an 8GB (or 16GB, not sure whether Apple wants to go that route) 3rd gen iPod touch, same as the current generation in terms of hardware; and then 32GB and 64GB 4th generation for $299 and $399, respectively.
I swear if the touch has the same shiny metal back I will not buy it. I want to be able to use it without a case, but the back gets scratched and smudged with finger prints no matter what you do to it.
I wish they threw in a GPS though.... I really want a GPS in my ipod. On another note, ill buy the new ipod when i return from canada on the 5th or so (currently visiting family)... I have the money, so ill buy the 32GB iPod touch 4, then sell my 32GB iPod touch 3, iOS 4.0, good condition. $225 seems fair. Lol, anyone want to buy it? SHSH is already backed up, iOS 4.0 and iOS 4.0.2 SHSH saved. Anyways.... I think it'll be:
"retina" AKA HD display
gyro (gaming device, cant leave that out)
A4 (doh!)
rear facing camera, maybe 3GS one or 3G one....
maybe front camera for facetime
802.11N (cant WAIT!!!!)
SHSH is already backed up, iOS 4.0 and iOS 4.0.2 SHSH saved. Anyways.... I think it'll be:"retina" AKA HD display
gyro (gaming device, cant leave that out
)A4 (doh!)
rear facing camera, maybe 3GS one or 3G one....
maybe front camera for facetime
802.11N (cant WAIT!!!!)
It's funny though, my father is retired but he knows a *****LOAD of crap about the tech industry. He's spoken at WWDC (years ago). He told me that iPad was always known as "project cr@pper" (steve wanted a small computer for the toilet ). He tried to explain the concept of a iPod touch/iPhone to me a few years before it came out. He had prototype photos of the iPad in his office at work. He met steve, but said that he was a bit of a character (and a bit of an @ss). Funny times.... Well, its fun having this kind of parent.... lol.
). He tried to explain the concept of a iPod touch/iPhone to me a few years before it came out. He had prototype photos of the iPad in his office at work. He met steve, but said that he was a bit of a character (and a bit of an @ss). Funny times.... Well, its fun having this kind of parent.... lol.
I personally don't see an overwhelming appeal to FaceTime, I think a lot of people will end up never using it, but I may be wrong.OP, I would love to see an iPod touch like you have described it.
I completely agree with #1, that's why in my post I said:i agree but not with:
1) iOS 4 for iPad- they always seed the upcoming update like a month before to developers. i think they will give us a preview and a date.
2) iTunes- they cant do cloud now if you have read articles on this site apple doesn't yet have the support from the music labels. they will probably say that its in the works and yada yada yada.
other than that i think you are spot on
"Beta release today to developers
Public release in late October"
As for #2, I don't really have that much confidence with cloud-integration coming to iTunes, but I think they may offer an option to stream our iTunes libraries from any computer. We'll see soon!
Well, Apple already said that $199 was really a magical price point where many people could afford it, so I don't they will raise the price back to $229. I'm saying $199 16GB 3rd gen, $299 32GB 4th gen and $399 64GB 4th gen.
Too darn true! Cheers for aluminum!
I totally agree! Lets hope for a lot
I honestly think for SURE they are going to put the retina and gyro, front cam is extremely likely as well.. and im reallllllly hoping for a rear HD cam
I honestly think for SURE they are going to put the retina and gyro, front cam is extremely likely as well.. and im reallllllly hoping for a rear HD cam
The way I see it the Retina Display and gyro are necessary to make the iPod touch a better gaming device, which is what Apple's main focus of the iPod touch is. So those two are guaranteed. I'm really hoping for the same rear cam as the iPhone 4, but I know it'll probably just be the same one as the 3GS.
if you have been following engadget, there have been leaks of a front assemly that includes a front facing camera, cases with a hole for a rear facing camera and flash, and the screen was recorded to be almost exactly the same as the iPhone 4's (although not exactly the same, which is interesting). I think for sure we'll see at least a near-retina display, and the two cameras are just about a definite. Apple wants your iPod touch to replace your Flip.
edit: and since this is marketed as a gaming device, gyro is definite.
edit: and since this is marketed as a gaming device, gyro is definite.
